Night Shift Quality Controller

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is looking for a Night Shift Quality Controller in Peterborough. You will ensure quality standards are met, carry out inspections, and uphold food safety regulations. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and experience in quality assurance. Join a passionate team dedicated to excellence and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly energetic, enthusiastic, and creative.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Hygiene.
• Conduct visual and measurement tests to approve products.
• Communicate internal and supplier non-conformances.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organizational Skills

IT Literacy

Education

Experience in a Quality Department within the food industry

Job description

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Night Shift Quality Controller, Peterborough

Client: DELI LITES IRELAND

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 26.06.2025

Expiry Date: 10.08.2025

Job Description:

The Role: Checking quality requirements for all products manufactured by Deli Lites, ensuring that products are manufactured in line with Product Specifications, Food Safety, Food Legality, Factory Hygiene Standards. Reporting any NCRs and GMP issues.

As Night Shift Quality Controller, you will uphold the quality, legality, and authenticity of all our values at DELI LITES and give customers the opportunity to achieve their extraordinary results through the passion we have for our people and food. At DELI LITES, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections and groups within the community.

Your Duties

• To conduct your duties in a manner that safeguards your own safety and the safety of others.
• Support the Deli Lites Quality Team.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures for Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Hygiene.
• Approve in-process production by confirming specifications; conduct visual and measurement tests; communicate required adjustments to your Quality Supervisor and/or Production Supervisor.
• Approve finished products by confirming specifications; conduct visual and measurement tests; return products for re-work; confirm re-work.
• Complete paperwork and records of checks, including weight checks, temperature checks, label checks, metal detection, and checkweigher checks where required.
• Communicate any Internal and Supplier Non-Conformances through the Daily Quality Reports.
• Maintain measurement equipment following operating instructions and report repairs as needed.
• Support the production team and prevent the use of sub-standard ingredients and the release of poor quality or unsafe products.
• Assist the NPD and Production teams during production trials.
• Report issues that may compromise food safety, legality, or quality to the quality manager/supervisor.
• Carry out any other reasonable instructions given by your Quality Supervisor, Quality Manager, or Technical Manager.

Desired Criteria:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly energetic, enthusiastic, and creative.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• IT literate.
• Experience in a Quality Department within the food industry.